Marion O'Neill
American politician (born 1969)
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Marion O'Neill Rarick (née Daniels, born July 1, 1969) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2013. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, O'Neill represents District 29B in central Minnesota, which includes the cities of Buffalo and Monticello and parts of Wright County.[1]
Marion O'Neill | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 29B district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1969 |
| Party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Jason Rarick (m. 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Brian Daniels (brother) |
| Alma mater | Bemidji State University (BS) Regent University (MA) |
| Occupation | businessperson, legislator |
Education and career
O'Neill attended Bemidji State University, graduating with a B.S. in applied psychology, and Regent University, graduating with a M.A. in counseling. She worked in the Minnesota Senate as a legislative assistant to Senator John Howe from 2010 to 2012.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
O'Neill was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012, following redistricting and the retirement of Bruce Anderson, who resigned to run for the Minnesota Senate, and has been reelected every two years since.[1]
In 2017-18 O'Neill served as an assistant majority leader for the House Republican caucus. She serves as the minority lead on the Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee and sits on the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy, Rules and Legislative Administration, and Ways and Means Committees.[1]
Personal life
O'Neill married her fellow Republican state legislator, Senator Jason Rarick, in 2023.[2] O'Neill's brother Brian Daniels also serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill | 9,654 | 50.15 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Barrett A. Chrissis | 8,136 | 42.26 | |
| Independence | Eugene Newcombe | 1,429 | 7.42 | |
| Write-in | 31 | 0.16 | ||
| Total votes | 19,250 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 10,196 | 96.77 | |
| Write-in | 340 | 3.23 | ||
| Total votes | 10,536 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 12,808 | 65.53 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Steve Kilburn | 6,714 | 34.35 | |
| Write-in | 23 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 19,545 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 10,531 | 62.02 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Sharon McGinty | 6,434 | 37.89 | |
| Write-in | 16 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 16,981 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 14,290 | 62.95 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Joe Rosh | 8,373 | 36.88 | |
| Write-in | 38 | 0.17 | ||
| Total votes | 22,701 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marion O'Neill (incumbent) | 13,665 | 95.82 | |
| Write-in | 596 | 4.18 | ||
| Total votes | 14,261 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
O'Neill has two children and six grandchildren. She resides in Maple Lake, Minnesota.[1] Her brother, Brian Daniels, also serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives.